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Living By Grace

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

The basic idea of “grace” is unmerited favor. The kindness shown is by no means obligatory, but rather, finds its source in the goodness, abundance, and free-heartedness of the giver. Continue reading →

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I am a sinner

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

       I am a sinner.  If you don’t know that about me, then you don’t really know me.  I am a sinner by birth (Rom. 5:12-18; Ps. 51:5), by nature (Rom. 7:19-21; Eph. 2:3), and by choice (1 … Continue reading →

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Christ to the Cross

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

     The Raising of the Cross was painted by Rembrandt sometime around A.D. 1633.  In the painting the artist portrayed himself as one among many who placed Christ on the cross to bear the sin of all mankind.  You … Continue reading →

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Saved by God’s Grace

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as … Continue reading →

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God’s Great Grace

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. (Eph. 2:8-9)      Grace (Grk. charis) is the … Continue reading →

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